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Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes

Posted on December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes
Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes

Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes The Village of Lyons Police Department announced today they have arrested two suspects involved in an attempted carjacking at the 7700 block of 45th Place at around 2 PM on Tuesday November 29, 2022. A handgun was recovered from the suspects…

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Good and bad choices in the November 8 General Election

Posted on November 2, 2022April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Good and bad choices in the November 8 General Election
Good and bad choices in the November 8 General Election

Good and bad choices in the November 8 General Election Here are some of the candidates running in the Illinois November 8, 2022 General Election that award-winning political election columnist Ray Hanania believes you should support and reject when you vote on November 8, 2022. By Ray Hanania Which issue is more important November 8,…

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Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act

Posted on October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania 6 Comments on Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act
Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act

Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act Accused felons released without bail awaiting trial are committing more violence in Cook County. It’s the ugly secret that Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot don’t want to talk about. In the past year ore than 60 suspects awaiting trial…

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Illinois is not safe under Pritzker

Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Illinois is not safe under Pritzker
Illinois is not safe under Pritzker

Illinois is not safe under Pritzker Democrats and the leftwing media are doing everything they can to push back on the Safe-T Act and the damage it causes to the safety of law abiding citizens. The truth is, the law turns safety concerns upside down making the priority concerns for the criminals more than for…

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Dan Calandriello Calls for County Leadership to Address Public Safety

Posted on October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Dan Calandriello Calls for County Leadership to Address Public Safety
Dan Calandriello Calls for County Leadership to Address Public Safety

Dan Calandriello Calls for County Leadership to Address Public Safety Candidate Calandriello has the actual experience as a former Prosecutor to protect our families With recent dialogue regarding public safety and the SAFE-T Act, Cook County Board of Commissioner candidate Dan Calandriello calls on the Cook County Board to take steps to address Public Safety…

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Rockford Faith Leaders Reject County Board Resolution, Standing by the Pretrial Fairness Act

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rockford Faith Leaders Reject County Board Resolution, Standing by the Pretrial Fairness Act
Rockford Faith Leaders Reject County Board Resolution, Standing by the Pretrial Fairness Act

Some Rockford faith leaders embrace the Safe-T Act and oppose County Board Resolution Earlier this evening, Thursday Sept. 29, 2022, the Winnebago County Board passed a resolution calling on the Illinois legislature to repeal the SAFE-T Act. The resolution focused on the Pretrial Fairness provisions of the law, which will end the state’s use of…

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Will County Prosecutor Glasgow files suit against Pritzker’s Safe-T Act

Posted on September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Will County Prosecutor Glasgow files suit against Pritzker’s Safe-T Act
Will County Prosecutor Glasgow files suit against Pritzker’s Safe-T Act

Will County Prosecutor Glasgow files suit against Pritzker’s Safe-T Act The Safe-T Act HB 3653 was pushed through the Illinois General Assembly during the middle of the night in January 2022 in order to ease the punishments against criminals and making law abiding citizens exposed to dangerous criminals. Will County Prosecutor. Pritzker signed the bill …

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Pritzker supports criminals and disguises truth about Safe-T Act

Posted on September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker supports criminals and disguises truth about Safe-T Act
Pritzker supports criminals and disguises truth about Safe-T Act

Pritzker supports criminals and disguises truth about Safe-T Act Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is trying to distort his record of supporting suspects by easing the punishments on criminals. Pritzker, who has close ties to lobbyists who are pouring millions into his campaign coffers, is seeking to build up his image so that he can run…

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Safe-T Act law being exaggerated by both far Right and Left

Posted on September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Safe-T Act law being exaggerated by both far Right and Left
Safe-T Act law being exaggerated by both far Right and Left

Safe-T Act law being exaggerated by both far Right and Left Democrats have undermined their fight against crime with the confusing and unexplained Safe-T Act. The November 8 election come down to two powerful issues, Roe v Wade for Democrats, and the Safe-T Act for Republicans. The Republican fight against crime has counterbalanced the Democrat…

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Orland Fire District board members denounces Illinois Safe-T Act as “threat to First Responders”

Posted on September 18, 2022September 18, 2022 By News Editor 2 Comments on Orland Fire District board members denounces Illinois Safe-T Act as “threat to First Responders”
Orland Fire District board members denounces Illinois Safe-T Act as “threat to First Responders”

Orland Fire District board members denounces Illinois Safe-T Act as “threat to First Responders” Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District board of trustees this week denounced the adoption of the Illinois “Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act,” also known as the SAFE-T Act, saying it reduces punishments and accountability for criminals and while undermining…

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